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Ian Masterton-Hume
Chairman at
LAC GOLD LIMITED
Profile
Ian Masterton-Hume is the founder of The Sentient Group (Australia).
Mr. Masterton-Hume is Non-Executive Chairman at Ardiden Ltd. since 2025.
Mr. Masterton-Hume is Non-Executive Director at Iron Road Ltd. since 2009.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Director at Apex Silver Mines Ltd. from 2007 to 2009.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Director at HudBay Peru, Inc. from 2008 to 2011.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Non-Executive Director at Era Resources, Inc. from 2012 to 2014.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Non-Executive Director at Andean Resources Ltd. from 2004 to 2010.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Non-Executive Director at Marengo Mining (Australia) Pty Ltd. Mr. Masterton-Hume was Director at IMH Investment Pty Ltd. Mr. Masterton-Hume was Independent Director at Golden Minerals Co. from 2009 to 2018.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Non-Executive Director at Austin Metals Ltd. from 2011 to 2017.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Director at Impala Pacific Corp.
Ltd. Mr. Masterton-Hume was Non-Executive Director at Alma Metals Ltd. from 2013 to 2024.
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Partner at Bain & Co. (Australia).
Mr. Masterton-Hume was Partner at Sentient Equity Partners Pty Ltd. from 2011 to 2017.
Ian Masterton-Hume active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| IRON ROAD LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 27/02/2009 |
| LAC GOLD LIMITED | Chairman | 04/12/2025 |
Former positions of Ian Masterton-Hume
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALMA METALS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 30/10/2024 |
| GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 17/05/2018 |
Sentient Equity Partners Pty Ltd.
 Sentient Equity Partners Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sentient's primary investment objective is to participate directly in resource development projects focused on underlying metal, mineral or energy sectors. They also consider equity placements in listed firms having majority ownership of an asset, as well as refinancing and expansion opportunities in companies with clear growth potential. They seek out projects with substantial high returns and firms run by expert management teams. The firm is an active and involved investment partner through board representation. In addition to capital infusion, they provide support to the portfolio firms' management teams through the various development and commissioning phases. The group tailors their investments based on each individual project. They invest directly through their managed funds as well as a co-investor on a larger scale. Sentient typically holds their investments up to five years. | Director/Board Member | 23/06/2009 |
| AUSTIN METALS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2017 |
| ERA RESOURCES INC | Director/Board Member | 03/04/2014 |
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
67
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Apex Silver Mines Ltd.
 Apex Silver Mines Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates silver and zinc exploration sites | Non-Energy Minerals |
HudBay Peru, Inc.
 HudBay Peru, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides exploration and mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Alma Metals Ltd.
 Alma Metals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper exploration and development services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Iron Road Ltd.
 Iron Road Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops iron ore properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Era Resources, Inc.
 Era Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides mineral exploration and development services of copper, gold & molybdenum mineral deposits | Non-Energy Minerals |
Andean Resources Ltd.
 Andean Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metals properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Marengo Mining (Australia) Ltd.
 Marengo Mining (Australia) Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops iron and gold minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Ardiden Ltd.
 Ardiden Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration of tin, coal and graphite mines | Non-Energy Minerals |
Bain & Co. (Australia)
 Bain & Co. (Australia) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Sentient Equity Partners Pty Ltd.
Sentient Equity Partners Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Sentient's primary investment objective is to participate directly in resource development projects focused on underlying metal, mineral or energy sectors. They also consider equity placements in listed firms having majority ownership of an asset, as well as refinancing and expansion opportunities in companies with clear growth potential. They seek out projects with substantial high returns and firms run by expert management teams. The firm is an active and involved investment partner through board representation. In addition to capital infusion, they provide support to the portfolio firms' management teams through the various development and commissioning phases. The group tailors their investments based on each individual project. They invest directly through their managed funds as well as a co-investor on a larger scale. Sentient typically holds their investments up to five years. | Finance |
IMH Investment Pty Ltd. | |
Golden Minerals Co.
 Golden Minerals Co. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for silver & gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Austin Metals Ltd.
 Austin Metals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores for base and precious metals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Impala Pacific Corp. Ltd. | |
The Sentient Group (Australia) |
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